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Hotel Isla Verde

Lake Atitlán, Guatemala

Guatemala / Lake Atitlan / Hotel Isla Verde

A barefoot chic hideaway on the jungled slopes overlooking Lake Atitlán

Sitting snug on the fringes of Lake Atitlán, this collection of stilted palapa-thatched rooms is the epitome of barefoot chic. The décor is understated with a traditional rustic-chic charm. Think warm woods, hand-carved furniture, and a scattering of colorful Guatemalan bric-a-brac. Do not expect on-the-ball butlers; Isla Verde is all about slowing down and chilling.

Delightfully unpretentious, this eco-refuge offers whole-hearted hospitality and a style narrative reduced to its most basic and heartfelt elements: the perfect throwback to a simpler, more authentic way of life.

“There is a growing movement to ‘Save Lake Atitlán,’ but at Isla Verde, the philosophy has always been to preserve it from the beginning. For this reason, the hotel makes every effort to minimize their environmental impact, using ecological construction methods, solar energy, grey water recycling, and organic gardening practices to co-exist and care for Atitlán’s spectacular landscape.”

—Isla Verde

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the look.

Barefoot eco-chic at its best. Stucco and wood-beamed cabins are simply furnished with delightfully colorful Guatemalan textiles and indigenous artifacts. Rooms are tastefully pared-back, blending earthy hues, weathered wood floors, and natural materials throughout. Lovely wooden balconies overhang lush jungles and flowered gardens hugging the shores of Lake Atitlán. Simple. Rustic. Comfortable.

the experience.

chill + detox + yoga

Enjoy slow living in abundance and sport your down dog against the picture-perfect lakeside backdrop. The hotel regularly hosts yoga retreats.

home-cooked meals

Savor tasty home-cooked meals, or sip a cocktail or smoothie on the hotel’s expansive sun deck.

quirky gift shop

Worry dolls, healing bags, and kombucha - our kind of hotel gift shop!

the impact.

Fully committed to a minimal carbon footprint and local sourcing. Regenerative principles lie at the heart of its hospitality model.

Eco-design

Much of the hotel complex was constructed from locally sourced or recycled materials.

Culinary sustainability

All hotel food is organic and locally sourced. Isla Verde features a slow-food restaurant that utilizes the fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs grown in the hotel's organic gardens.

Water, waste, and energy management

The hotel is currently transitioning to all renewable energy (solar). Plastics are discouraged. Organic waste is composted and reused in gardens to continue the cycle of sustainable agriculture. No chemical pesticides or fertilizers are used.